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Effect of concentrate to silage ratio and hoof trimming on lameness in dairy cows

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 November 2017

Felicity J Manson  and
J D Leaver
Felicity J Manson
Affiliation:
The West of Scotland Agricultural College, Crichton Royal Farm, Dumfries DG1 4SZ
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Extract

Lameness in dairy cows has both important animal welfare and economic implications. High concentrate to silage ratios may be an important predisposing factor, whilst trimming has been advocated as an effective preventative measure. This trial examined the effects of these two factors on locomotion, incidence of lameness and hoof measurements.

Type
Dairy Cow Nutrition
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) , Volume 1987 , March 1987 , pp. 30
Copyright
Copyright © The British Society of Animal Production 1997

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